
Risk appetite among Gen Z is through the roof: 80% of Gen Z investors say they invest, or plan to invest, in high-risk speculative assets because they feel financially behind, the highest proportion among all generations. This is followed by 75% of Millennials, 66% of Gen X, and 51% of Boomers and older. Overall, the average response for US adults is 73%. This comes as ~33% of Gen Z say they are putting money into, or considering, sports betting to reach financial goals faster. 8 out of 10 think these speculative vehicles can get them to where they want to be more quickly than traditional investment methods. Just 50% of those surveyed said they feel financially secure. Financial hardship is forcing record speculation.










